What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Adrian Tobey Groundhogg groundhogg allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Groundhogg: from n/a through <= 4.2.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Groundhogg versions up to 4.2.6 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component. An attacker with low-level access can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser session.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and steals session data or performs actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users' sessions can be compromised; attackers can steal credentials, modify content, or escalate privileges.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-level user account; victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 31, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated